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Fertiliser availability robust, no LPG dry out: Government soothes energy supply concerns amid Middle East conflict

Ongoing crisis in the Middle East has strained global energy supplies, but availability within the country continues to remain steady, the government has assured. Addressing a ministerial briefing, Aparna Sharma, additional secretary in the department of fertilizers, said, “The fertiliser availability remains robust, and the supplies continue to exceed the requirement. The department of fertilizers…

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Brics consensus on Middle East elusive because of sharp differences, government backs Palestine cause | India News

The Brics meeting of officials on the Middle East last week could not produce a consensus document because there was sharp difference of positions among members who are party to the conflict, said official sources.Efforts to bridge the gaps by all others were not successful, according to Indian authorities. India holds the Brics presidency this…

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Birth Order And Iq: Eldest, youngest or middle: Which child has a higher IQ as per science

Why do siblings who grow up in a shared environment with similar parenting and equal resources often differ in intelligence? Certainly, not every child is the same, however, what’s more fascinating is that the order of birth could also be responsible for the same.Psychologists and emerging research do have the answers. so, eldest, youngest or…

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Hair oil, ACs, soaps become costlier: How FMCG companies are dealing with Middle East supply blow

Consumer goods companies in India are facing a sharp rise in input costs due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Surging raw material prices are forcing firms to track costs on a near-daily basis, review pricing frequently, and focus on short-term decisions instead of long-term planning.As firms are struggling with volatile input costs,…

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Strait Of Hormuz: Middle East on edge again: Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Middle East on edge again: Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz Two vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, further complicating fragile diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table.Earlier in the day, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship, damaging it…

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Diet Cokes ‘can’t’? How Middle East conflict is hitting supply in India; retailers run out of stock

Living in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune or parts of the Delhi-NCR region? You might find it hard to grab a can of Diet Coke this summer. The Middle East war has already rattled oil supplies, economies across the globe and multiple sectors—now it’s hitting something far more familiar on everyday shelves: Diet Coke. The beverage is…

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Limited economic impact? Here’s how the Middle East crisis is impacting job market and your household bills – for now

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered ripples for economies and sectors across the globe. Even so, India’s economy still appears firm, with only a few early signs of pressure, according to a recent report by HDFC Bank’s treasury research team.The report, Macro Billboard: 40 Charts, Early Signals dated April 20, 2026, says…

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